……………….This morning I noticed an underlying coolness in the air….Jac and I always say “Fall is in the air”, and with my show being on August 22nd…..Fall is just around the corner. With Fall come the local antique shows ( some of them out side), Flea markets, our trips to the apple orchards in northern Ct.,and all the other fun things we look forward to with the changing of the season…..More and more casual clothes are taking a larger space in Jac’s closet!
The LACE UP as a detail has been around for centuries….think of the men and women’s attire through the centuries…..Laced front bodices, and vests…laced up sleeves on jackets…..Laced up shirts like Buccaneer shirts, laced up corsets and the Gibson girl etc etc……More recently in the 40s and 50s designers like Claire McCardell and Bonnie Cashin used the detail, and introduced a more relaxed way of dressing…..perhaps the beginning of casual dressing. YSL brought it to the fashion runway with his cotton poplin safari pull over shirts…..The lace up showed up more recently on leather tunics from Ralph Lauren……….I have utilized the lace up detail on my new LINEA LEISURE LACE UP TUNIC HOODIE, A279523…..The fabric is my new FRENCH DONEGAL TERRY, a 60% cotton 40% polyester blend……There are tiny flecks of color that appear here and there….hence DONEGAL…….There are many details that make up this top….starting with the easy fitting silhouette……The body has a gentle A-LINE, and has a semi swing effect. The BODY SEAMS help to create the shape. The HOOD also has an easy fit. Please notice the HERRINGBONE TAPE used to cover the hood seam and the entire inside neckline. This gives the garment a more finished look…..a more Designer look….an added detail that is often left off leisure garments….The front lace up is achieved with metal grommets and a DTM cord. On the OATMEAL the grommets and metal cords tips are in a burnished BRONZE……..There is no need to wear anything under the top because there is an attached modesty piece…….Layering is optional when weather warrants the need…. The top, which is approx. 28 inches long for the xs, has patch pockets with the addition of the inserted set- in band for easy access. This type of pocket detail has become a Linea signature………..Subtly embroidered on the pocket is the Linea emblem. The sleeve is finished off with a cuff…….I have chosen to layer the tunic with the new TAUPE WK TN, A72448, and for a bottom the TAUPE LINEA LEISURE PANT, A262070/A262072. The total effect of the Oatmeal and Taupe is very sophisticated, soothing and low key……………enjoy……..much Love……….Louis
OK I saw these and went ‘oh whew’ I can resist another tunic hoodie I really don’t need another. And then, I looked closer at the photos and saw the workmanship of the garment and the material to which I then said hmmmmm which color or colors am I getting? It’s good to be able to change your mind, smile. (To say nothing of talking to oneself.)
Dear Lee…..I’m happy you realized these tops are not your run of the mill leisure wear which can many times lack in workmanship and detail. I am sure if you choose one you will see that the fabric with it’s donegal effect and the many details and beautiful sewing seoarates this from many of the tops on the market. It also has a great silhouette that makes it different. It’s not your typical straight body.
Whenever you mention Claire McCardell’s name, I swell with pride. She and I share the same hometown of Frederick, Md. Her family home was near my junior high school, as we referred to middle schools in that era, and whenever we passed it, someone would usually say, “There’s the McCardell house.” Very thrilling to have her as well as Barbara Fritchie. (I could see the monument to Francis Scott Key from my bedroom window. A wee bit creepy, I know.)
Louis, I love these! I will be definitely getting a few. Being in Florida though, how warm are they? As cozy as a sweatshirt or lighter?
I would say for Florida they would be more Like a sweat shirt. You would never need to layer them. For up north when the temps fall a TN or crew with Long sleeves will be needed.
Good to know. Thanks for responding Louis!